Dr. Martha Wilfahrt

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martha Wilfahrt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on African politics, particularly redistributive politics and state-society relations, emphasizing the importance of historical legacies. Among her ongoing projects is an exploration of the long-run impact of precolonial statehood on contemporary governance in West Africa. She investigates how colonialism has influenced community development strategies, working to understand the dynamics of governance and democracy within these contexts.

Research Interests

Governance Democracy Development Africa

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.